5) The Coach Sports Grille

Beginning the countdown of best independent pizza places is the Coach Sports Grille, formerly known as the Coachman Lounge.

Located in Madison Heights, The Coach Sports Grille says it offers an assortment of appetizers, sandwiches, salads, pastas and, what helped it make the list, pizza. The Coach's pizzas are hand tossed and baked in a brick oven to give them, what they say, an authentic Old World taste.

Terry on our Vote 4 The Best contest page says everything is fresh, well-balanced and perfectly seasoned. One voter even said Coach's feels like a hometown version of "Cheers."

2) Green Lantern Lounge

Family owned over sixty years, Green Lantern Lounge places second on the list of best independently owned pizza places.

Green Lantern Lounge, located in Madison Heights, says all of its ingredients are made fresh daily and is a great place for family and friends. Specialty pizzas that make the menu include John's Jumbo Pizza Supreme and Tommy's Tantalizing Super Special, topped with pepperoni, ham, mushrooms and green peppers.

"I have eaten my share of pizza. The Green Lantern is the number one restaurant for service and that they produce," said Torry Pinter.

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1) Nona's Pizza

Topping the list of best independently owned pizzerias is Nona's Pizza, located in Sterling Heights.

Nona's says its family owned and operated pizzeria has been serving pizzas for over 33 years. The location is known not only for its pizza, but also for its cheese sticks, according to voters.

"Nona's is the best pizza around," said Harmony. "I drive twenty minutes to get some of Nona's pizza and cheese sticks."

"I have been going to Nona's since I was a kid," said Victor. "I still love the pizza."